I have a 2006 Toyota Van with 75K. The manual says to change the timing belt at 100K OR 10 years. When should I change the belt? Also should the water pump be replaced at the same time? Any other advice?

[image] NielKempe: The manual says to change the timing belt at 100K OR 10 years. That seems to be clear enough so why the question.

[image] NielKempe: The manual says to change the timing belt at 100K OR 10 years. When should I change the belt? Is this a trick question?

I would almost bet it says 10 yrs or 100K miles WHICH EVER COMES FIRST.

Just like motor oil or trans fluid change intervals, I always feel there is more to it than time or miles. Extreme cold or heat, any coolant or oil leaks or vapors etc, all have an effect on belt life. Many tire manufacturers state that 6 or 7 years is the point at which tires can become unsafe. T…

The correct way to replace a T belt is to replace ALL of the rotating assemblies under the timing belt cover. This would be the T belt, the T belt tenstioner, the idler bearing and the water pump…also all the seals under that cover as well. As failure of any of these replaceable components cant d…

[image] Purebred: I would almost bet it says 10 yrs or 100K miles WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. +1 The mfr’s maintenance schedule almost surely includes the “whichever comes first” proviso, but–for reasons that I don’t understand–a LOT of people can’t seem to comprehend those very important words. …

Most people seek a second opinion when they receive information that they do not find palatable (read expensive). As if the discussion with others will either relieve this un-palatability or make the point moot in the discussion of the topic. However, when it comes to scheduled maintenance with cl…

Just do the right thing. Buy an OEM Denso (best quality made in Japan) timing belt KIT which included the timing belt, water pump, idler, pulleys, tensioner, etc. Not too expensive and you will be able to sleep knowing the entire system was changed. Don’t be cheap, do it right. By the way, to ch…

Agree either follow the recomendations or risk being stranded and or possibly replacing an engine. Or third option is before buying the vehicle make sure it doesn’t have a timing belt that has to be replaced .Generally chains will last the life of the vehicle .

2006 Toyota Sienna - Timing belt

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shadowfax July 4, 2019, 3:26pm 13

But you have to be careful there, because some vehicles use plastic chain guides, and if those break then you’re still in trouble.

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